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Green Bay Packers: 5 undrafted free agents to keep an eye on

By Brian Sampson

EAST HARTFORD, CT - NOVEMBER 08: Tim Boyle #14 of the Connecticut Huskies warms up prior to the game against the Louisville Cardinals at Rentschler Field on November 8, 2013 in East Hartford, Connecticut. (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images)
EAST HARTFORD, CT - NOVEMBER 08: Tim Boyle #14 of the Connecticut Huskies warms up prior to the game against the Louisville Cardinals at Rentschler Field on November 8, 2013 in East Hartford, Connecticut. (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images) /
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AUSTIN, TX – NOVEMBER 27: Aaron Green #22 of the TCU Horned Frogs is tackled by Naashon Hughes #40 of the Texas Longhorns at Darrell K Royal -Texas Memorial Stadium on November 27, 2014 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Chris Covatta/Getty Images)
AUSTIN, TX – NOVEMBER 27: Aaron Green #22 of the TCU Horned Frogs is tackled by Naashon Hughes #40 of the Texas Longhorns at Darrell K Royal -Texas Memorial Stadium on November 27, 2014 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Chris Covatta/Getty Images) /

3. Naashon Hughes, OLB

Naashon Hughes projects as the perfect 3-4 outside linebacker, as he can do a little of both rushing the passer and dropping into coverage. He also brings experience at the position having played it at Texas.

Hughes has proven adept at adjusting on the fly. Throughout his career at Texas, he played for three separate coaches: Mack Brown, Charlie Strong and Tom Herman. Although that may have detrimental to his progress at Texas, it does show he has the mental capacity to adjust to different schemes. That should give him a leg up, as he tries to adjust to the quick pace of the NFL.

Throughout his career at Texas, Hughes racked up 141 total tackles, 20 for loss, 12.5 sacks and five pass deflections. His best year came in 2015 when he recorded 57 tackles, nine for a loss and 5.5 sacks.  Hughes struggled to live up to those numbers his last two numbers, but finds himself in a favorable position in Green Bay. The Packers need depth at the back end of the outside linebacker position and Hughes might be able to capitalize on the opportunity.

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